An Upgraded, Portable, State-of-the-Art Analog Modeling Synth!

The Access Virus TI2 Desktop Integrated Modeling Synthesizer offers a portable tabletop version of this German-made professional-grade synth. With dual DSP engines, the TI2 Desktop is ready to simulate virtually any analog synth imaginable, and with over 3,000 patches read out of the box, it's easy to dive right in and start your next remix. The TI2 Desktop is also lighter than its predecessor, making this one easier to take on the road. What's more, the Virus TI2 Desktop runs as a virtual instrument within your favorite sequencing software, so it's ready to start making waves both on stage or on your Mac- or PC-based laptop computer.

2nd-Gen Upgrades: More Processing Power and a Huge FX Palette

The best analog modeling desktop synthesizer just got better with second-generation upgrades and a new OS. Offering 25% more processing power than its predecessor, the TI2 Desktop is packed with updated effects like tape delay and frequency shifter, plus six distortion effects modeled after real vintage distortion pedals.

Virtual Analog: Simulate Endless Combinations of Signal Paths

The TI2 Desktop achieves virtual analog sounds via all-digital DSP-based dual signal processing engines. Its architecture is modular in the sense that it can simulate endless combinations of signal paths, modeling a variety of different oscillation and filter types and a virtual two dimensional modulation matrix -- operations which would used to require enormous analog cabinets -- all directly from a box on your desk.

TI Means Total Integration

The unit also fully integrates with your favorite sequencing software, so you can control the TI2 Desktop as a virtual instrument. Just connect the TI2 Desktop to your computer via the provided USB cable and it will appear as a virtual instrument within your DAW. Doing so expands the user interface, granting the user new, intuitive ways for sculpting their waves. User settings will be saved when you exit the program so your virtual synth will be just how you left it the next time you load it as a virtual instrument.

Product Description

The Virus TI2 Desktop synth is a follow up to the widely acclaimed TI series of totally integrated synthesizers. It gives you 25 percent more calculating power and a redesigned housing and front panel. Access has also supplied a major feature update, OS4, adding extra FX including Tape Delay, Frequency Shifter and a handful of Distortion algorithms along with a premier feature named Character.

Character allows you to adjust the tone of a preset, most of which resemble vintage and well-known synthesizers, and emphasize certain aspects of the patch to allow it to cut better through the mix or fade it into the background with an extra-wide stereo field. The distortions were built from scratch and feature an extreme dynamic range along with sophisticated controls to tailor the sound to your specific needs. They can add everything from warm, tube-like overtones to complete sonic deconstruction more reminiscent of circuit-bending. The added algorithms also include a revamped bit and sampling-rate reduction, allowing you to change the quality and cutoff point with precise, continuously variable control.

The stereo Frequency Shifter and the Ring Modulator are state of the art algorithms modelled with old '70s stomp boxes in mind.

The Tape Delay goes way beyond the possibilities of the real Tape Delays in the '60s and '70s. It smoothly syncs to tempo, lets you decide if a Doppler effect takes place when changing the tempo, and even switching the delay time between presets is all smooth, making it perfect for performers. Last but not least, a modification to the main VCA algorithm enables OS3 users to design gating FX known from electro and minimal influenced music.

Virus Control has received a completely redesigned user-interface thanks to various improvement requests over the last years. The plug-in now features a side chain input allowing you to mangle audio from a sequencer track with the FX and sound engine of the hardware Virus (for selected hosts only).

OS4

OS4 for the entire Virus TI line of synthesizers brings 6 more distortion flavors to the table, modeled on vintage guitar distortion pedals. Every one of these classic pedals is famous for its distinctive character and has been exploited by some of the greatest guitar heroes of all time. The virtual stomp boxes feature carefully modeled distortion curves and tonal characteristics and include tone controls where appropriate.

- Mint Overdrive - The sound of this one just screams tubes - a very special kind of overdrive which results in a wonderful smokey tone. Good for achieving a subtle distortion effect whilst still retaining headroom for dynamics.
- Curry Overdrive - A more extreme distortion, like in the original, this does not feature a Tone control.
- Saffron Overdrive - The orange one. A very harsh distortion, popular with the grunge movement.
- Onion Overdrive - A big distortion effect famous for its fuzzy character.
- Pepper Overdrive - A clear, powerful distortion thats perfect for making leads cut right through the mix. Tone control to soften sound with a lowpass filter.
- Chili Overdrive - A classic "fuzzbox" overdrive. No tone control, just in-your-face fuzz.

Vowel Filter

This effect is a simple and effective way to vocalize any sound similar to the way a talk box or vocoder would do.

Comb Filter

The comb filter creates everything from subtle, pitched overtones to extreme time-warped deconstruction of any given patch.

Arpeggiator To Matrix

OS4 for the Virus TI series introduces a powerful feature that allows you use the arpeggiator pattern to modulate any of the parameters available to the modulation matrix. You can use this to create dynamic, rhythmical patterns within a sound, similar to what you can achieve with a step sequencer.

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"Impressive Synthesizer by Access (drum n bass, house, and hip hop)"

Sound:
The sound produced by the Access Virus Ti is forthright, powerful, rich, and honest. There are no strange anomalies present in any of the sounds it produces. The synthesizer is a wonderful piece to have and adds bright, powerful sounds to any mix. Impressive.
Feature:
There are the usual suspects as far as oscillators, filters, and patches. The factory presets are some of the best I've heard. I was pretty amazed by that. Looks like the engineers behind this thing love it enough to play with it and add to it's banks. Didn't give this thing a 10 because Access, as of yet, has not released a x64 bit version of Total Integration--this is a major issue.
Ease of Use:
Very intuitive. It will be up and running on a DAW or as a standalone instantly after installation and configuring of your hardware.
Quality:
Out of the box it is a wonderfully crafted piece of equipment. Feels good to the touch and has lots of pulsing lights that grab your attention. Loudest little synth light show I have in my studio.
Value:
Easily worth the coins you spend. When you look at this thing after you give it the first go around you will probably realize that it's here (in your studio) to stay.
Manufacturer Support:
The people at Access are excellent; again, the only problem I have is no support of x64 bit operating systems. This is very essential for those of us who use lots of instances of plug-ins and utilize rigs boasting more than 3.2gb of good RAM. I can not overstate this. Sorry, no 10 for the team until this issue is resolved.
The Wow Factor:
The knobs are sturdy and feel good to the touch and to the turn. The pulsing lights dance responsively and respectively according to settings. If you haven't seen one in action, youtube it and watch her flash.
Overall:
I decided to get a virus because I am a firm believer in the power of computer music. The 'total integration' schema was very attractive. Access provides frequent updates and a few popular electronic musicians provide custom banks for downloading. I will use this thing for years to come. I want to just bury myself in it's sounds and produce music where the Virus is in charge of all leads; I suppose I could experiment like this for a year or so. I do this just so I can truly survey what she can do.

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